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April 26, 2019 Hospitals / Medicare

Hospitals Chafe Under New Payment Rule For Off-Campus Clinics

Medicare has opted to pay hospitals with outpatient facilities that are “off campus” a lower rate, equivalent to what it pays independent doctors for visits.

January 29, 2019 Medicare

New app shows what Medicare covers

The new app lets people with Original Medicare, caregivers and others quickly see if Medicare covers a specific medical item or service.

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November 28, 2018 Medicare

Tips to avoid Medicare card scams

Medicare has been mailing new Medicare ID cards to beneficiaries since September and scammers are taking advantage of this opportunity to commit fraud.

November 13, 2018 Medicare

What if you didn’t get your new Medicare card?

Your new Medicare card should have arrived in the mail by now. If you didn’t get it, here’s what to do:

November 8, 2018 Medicare

Need someone else to call Medicare for you?

Would you like for a family member or caregiver to call Medicare on your behalf?

November 6, 2018 Medicare

5 things to do during Medicare Open Enrollment

Review your plan notice; consider what benefits you’re likely to use; determine which options are important to you; compare out-of-pocket cost — and shop

October 23, 2018 Medicare

Medicare.gov can help you pick a plan

Now you can visit Medicare.gov to get personalized help with your coverage choices.

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October 22, 2018 Health Policy / Medicare

More Democrats calling for ‘Medicare-for-All’

“Medicare-for-all” and single-payer health care are suddenly popular. Republicans are calling it threat to older people and to American freedom.

October 12, 2018 Medicare / Seniors

Beware of Medicare enrollment scams

Open enrollment for Medicare starts soon. That means we’re starting to see scammers try to trick consumers into buying illegal products.

October 11, 2018 Medicare

Medicare 2019 open enrollment starts Oct. 15 – Get help in your local community

The Washington state Insurance Commissioner’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program is ready to provide Medicare counseling help in your local community.

October 4, 2018 Medicare / Seniors